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3/27/2014 @ 2:18PM

BLDP's Rollercoaster Ride

It has been a turbulent and, with some stocks, downright violent few days of incredible moon-shots and spectacular flameouts. Look at our “speculative” pick from Tuesday, Ballard Power Systems (BLDP). It was down more than 20% on Wednesday, after jumping 15% on Tuesday when we bought it and sold the $6 calls, establishing a $4.23 cost basis in BLDP.

What you may find amazing is that even after Wednesday’s massacre and slight dead-cast bounce Thursday, we’re still in the black. I also wouldn’t blame you if you want to get off the roller coaster, selling BLDP and buying back the now-cheaper calls. Here are today’s trades.